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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.42, 10,574.23 and 2,665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.42, 10,574.23 and 2,665.70 is: 3,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.42 : 10,574.23 = 2,665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.42/10,574.23 = 2,665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.42x = 10,574.23 × 2,665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.42x = 28,187,724.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,187,724.91/7,049.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.59

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